CVE-2010-2568: Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows incorrectly parses shortcuts in such a way that malicious code may be executed when the operating system displays the icon of a malicious shortcut file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute code as the logged-on user.
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Windows |
| Date added to KEV | 2022-09-15 |
| Due date (BOD 22-01) | 2022-10-06 |
| Known ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
| CWE | CWE-20 |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
What to do
- Identify every instance of Microsoft Windows in your environment (asset inventory, EDR, vulnerability scanner).
- Apply CISA's required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Federal civilian agencies must act by 2022-10-06 under BOD 22-01; other organizations can use the same date as a target.
- Check the vendor advisory and NVD entry linked below for affected versions, then record the fix in your change log.
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